“The soul becomes dyed with the colour of its thoughts.” - Marcus Aurelius

Sit in your comfiest chair, pull on your snuggliest woolly jumper, and pop a Werther's Original in your mouth because this month in the Arts & Graphics Forum we're all about the more senior members of the family and all things crafty. If cozy gifts are your cup of tea, knit one, purl one, and join us in Gifts from Grandma where you can help Grandma fulfil her gifting needs. If you've everwanted to memorialise...anything in fabric, join us in Quintessential Quilt where we could use your help. If knitting or quilting isn't your idea of fun, we have just the thing for you in Jigsawing with the Elderly! Don't forget about our Weekly Prompts if you need an additional boost of creative inspiration!

If you haven't already, be sure to stop by our Blotting the Parchment Incentive Program to learn about the different ways to earn ink spots for a chance to snag yourself some House Points or even our exclusive Enchanted Paintbrush!

Have you ever thought about becoming a mentor? Well luckily for you our Mentorship applications here are ongoing. Being a mentor isn't for you? We have you covered, head on over to our mentorship program if you're wanting to up your artistic game with the help of one of our outstanding mentors.

"The artist and the photographer seek the mysteries and the adventure of experience in nature." - Ansel Adams

With the weather starting to warm, and the plants pushing through the soil, April brings us Earth Day, and here in the Arts & Graphics Forum we're all for it! Discover a new wonderful world in the Writing Challenge, and create a new home for our photosynthesising friends in the Graphics Challenge. If you're after a little inspiration of the natural kind, make sure to check out this months Weekly Prompts where you're sure to find something to entice.

Have you heard about our Blotting the Parchment Incentive Program? Of course you have! Make sure to peruse to all of the different ways that you can win ink spots for your chance to win an exclusive Enchanted Paintbrush.

As always, our Mentor Applications are open, so if you're interested in helping others grow in their creative abilities, please submit your application now! Still want to get involved but would like to improve your skills? Don't worry, we still have places in our Mentorship Program if you're looking for a bit of help elevating your skills to the next level!

"“To a gargoyle on the ramparts of Notre Dame as Esmeralda rides off with Gringoire Quasimodo says. "Why was I not made of stone like thee?” - Victor Hugo

The world was devastated when the French cathedral Notre-Dame de Paris was engulfed in flames. The A&G Team, too, felt the repercussions of seeing the beautiful church, one of the finest examples of French Gothic architecture, fall victim to the fire. That is why we have decided to dedicate this month to Notre-Dame.

Head over to the Writing Challenge, where we want you to explore the magical community's side of the events. Now that we know the cathedral will be rebuilt, we'd like you to imagine how the magical community reacted and how they chose to help.

If you feel more inclined to use your graphics and drawing skills, design a new stained glass window for the cathedral in the Graphics Challenge.

Do you still feel like you have more to create? Find inspiration in this month's Weekly Prompts where you're sure to find something to tickle your imagination.

Don't forget to come and congratulate the creator of May's Artwork of the Month - a truly moving exploration of deep feelings that will not leave you indifferent.

The A&G Team is also excited to announce a brand new activity! Join us in the very first Discussion, where you will have another chance at winning ink spots for our incentive program! This month we delve into the fascinating world of Gothic architecture!

You don't know about our incentive program yet? Then you absolutely must come and have a look at our Blotting the Parchment Initiative! If you want to win juicy House Points or the exclusive Enchanted Paintbrush, you will want to let your imagination take flight by engaging in all of this month's activities!

Hey everyone! Don't forget about our new discussion - you can get yourself an additional ink spot if you're still trying for the Enchanted Paintbrush or HPs! Don't worry - you don't have to answer a bunch of questions if you don't want to. Just come chat with us! You get a chance at a new inkspot for every three pages of discussion!